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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 625.87 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 625.87 and 304.24 is: 419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 625.87 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/625.87 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 625.87 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 190,414.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,414.69/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.98

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